Public Forum: size matters in Kansas losses to Arkansas
In a public forum letter James Barnes of Lawrence argues Kansas has lost to Arkansas twice in three months, once at the Liberty Bowl and again in Des Moines. He says Arkansas’ offensive line overwhelmed Kansas, the taller stronger players dominating the second half, noting three Arkansas players fouled out but the game was already decided.
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Kansas
Arkansas
Des Moines
Don Fambrough
James Barnes
Lawrence
Shelter debate: city’s obligation to the homeless
Lawrence letter asserts lack of shelter isn’t the core issue, praising temporary housing in emergencies and downtown shelter, while noting misuse of facilities and past motel experiments. The writer argues the obligation is for temporary housing during stress, not indefinite guarantees.
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Ray Finch
Lawrence
Mr. Finch
Richard L. Warrick
Struck in 1898 by lightning at Kansas University
Old hometown 4" ms from the Lawrence Daily Journal reports that on a Tuesday in March 1898 the Kansas University power house boiler room and electrical engineering shops were struck by lightning. The fire alarm sounded at 5 am and the fire department arrived too late. the entire building burned down. Local writer Sarah Parsons reprinted the piece.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Kansas University
Politicians meddling in business and woke investing
Froma Harrop argues against government interference in private companies over social policy. She notes governors pressuring firms like Walgreens and Disney, urges investors and consumers to act by choosing or abandoning brands, and criticizes Wall Street driven woke metrics as misdirection.
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Walgreens
Florida
Disney
Ron DeSantis
Disney World
Wall Street
Black Rock
Vanguard
State Street
Seminara
Dave
Gavin Newsom
Disgraced writer Hache Carrillo exposed by false heritage claims
Tribune columnist Clarence Page reflects on the late Hache Carrillo, a rising author who faked his life and Latino heritage, misrepresenting Cuban roots, skin color, and linguistic authenticity. The piece links Carrillo's exposure to broader patterns of passing and deceit in academia and publishing.
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Chicago
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COVID-19
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Washington Post
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Cuba
Jessica Webley
Hache
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Washington
George Washington University
PEN/Faulkner Foundation
John le Carre
David Cornwell
Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin
George Sand
Rachel Dolezal
George Santos
Achy Obejas
California
Carrillo Carroll
DePaul University
Obejas
New Yorker
D.T. Max
Maria
Jessica Krug
GWU
Clarence Page
Tribune Content Agency
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